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Rain storm in the Pacific Palisades burn zone, Los Angeles, California

Nation Feb 14

Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy rains

By Christopher Weber, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Health Jan 11

The remains of homes following the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles
Watch 3:35
How to protect yourself from the health hazards of wildfire smoke

Vast plumes of smoke and ash from the California wildfires are threatening the health of people miles away, and has led both the Biden administration and Los Angeles County to declare public health emergencies. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Russell…

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Andrew Corkery

Nation Dec 11

Franklin Fire burns in Malibu
Wildfire in Malibu prompts evacuation orders for thousands, including Dick Van Dyke and Cher

Officials in Southern California reported significant overnight growth of a wind-driven wildfire that has forced thousands of people, including celebrities like Cher and Dick Van Dyke, from their homes in Malibu, but forecasters said firefighters could get a break Wednesday…

By Christopher Weber, Jae C. Hong, Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press

Nation Jul 31

McKinney Fire burns near Yreka, California
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News Wrap: Destructive Western wildfires force evacuations

In our news wrap Sunday, the McKinney Fire in northern California forces thousands to flee their homes, at least seven deaths in Oregon are suspected caused by excessive heat, the death toll from flooding in Kentucky rises to 26, Ukraine's…

Nation Jul 25

California Wildfires
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Massive California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate

In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the sprawling Oak Fire continues to rapidly spread across central California outside Yosemite National Park. The blaze erupted Friday and has now consumed more than 16,000 acres. As firefighters battle the wildfire, the…

By Nicole Ellis, Tommy Walters

Jul 25

Watch 5:49
What it’s like living near the Oak Fire outside Yosemite

The explosive spread of the Oak fire spread suggests another bad fire season ahead in California. Beth Pratt, the California regional executive director of the National Wildlife Federation, lives in Midpines, California, which is being threatened by the fire. She…

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Jul 24

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Global climate crisis hits home in the U.S. amid record heat and pervasive wildfires

A fast-spreading wildfire burning out of control in California on the doorstep of Yosemite National Park has forced thousands to flee their homes. Hot and dry conditions, linked to climate change, are making it a tough fire to fight. Michael…

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Jul 24

California’s Oak Fire rages near Yosemite as thousands flee to safety

By Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Mariposa County due to the fire's effects. Evacuation orders were in place for over 6,000 people living across a several-mile span of the sparsely populated area in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

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Jul 23

‘Explosive’ Oak Fire outside Yosemite prompts mandatory evacuations

By Associated Press

The Oak Fire, which began Friday afternoon southwest of the park near Midpines in Mariposa County, grew to 10.2 square miles (26.5 square kilometers) by Saturday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire.

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Sep 02

Changing winds provide hope for California wildfire battle

By Sam Metz, Janie Har, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Commanders have warned firefighters to be prepared for dangers, including localized terrain-driven winds in the Thursday weather forecast that happen as the sun heats the ground in the Caldor Fire zone.

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